News for 'Altaf'

Shoaib Akhtar to miss first Test

Shoaib Akhtar to miss first Test

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

"There have been problems with his travel schedule and he will not be able to leave before the first test," Saleem Altaf, director of cricket operations, told Reuters.

What it means to be a journalist in Kashmir

What it means to be a journalist in Kashmir

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Journalists working in the Kashmir valley sometimes face the worst attacks from protesters, mourners and many a time from the security forces, says Photographer Umar Ganie.

Younis may lose vice-captaincy

Younis may lose vice-captaincy

Rediff.com30 May 2005

Younis Khan is known to be unpopular among his teammates because he is temperamental and emotional.

Pakistan's Rana set to miss England tour

Pakistan's Rana set to miss England tour

Rediff.com15 Jun 2006

Pakistan have already lost fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar for the four-Test series because of an ankle stress fracture.

Shoaib may play one-dayers in England

Shoaib may play one-dayers in England

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

The Pakistani selectors will make changes for the Twenty20 match and five ODIs following the Tests.

Shoaib among Pakistan probables

Shoaib among Pakistan probables

Rediff.com19 May 2006

The fast bowler was included in a preliminary squad for this year's England tour after undergoing knee surgery.

Musharraf awards Inzy 1 million for win

Musharraf awards Inzy 1 million for win

Rediff.com12 Apr 2005

The state run Pakistan Television reported that Musharraf spoke to Inzamamam, coach Bob Woolmer and the team manager Salim Altaf and congratulated the team.

Pakistan accuses RAW of 'whipping up terrorism'

Pakistan accuses RAW of 'whipping up terrorism'

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has accused India's external intelligence agency Research & Analysis Wing of involvement in "whipping up terrorism" in the country.

Ghatkopar bomb blast accused surrenders

Ghatkopar bomb blast accused surrenders

Rediff.com16 Aug 2005

Shaikh Mohammed Muzamil, acquitted by a special POTA court in the Ghatkopar bomb blast case, surrendered on Tuesday before the trial court which took him into custody.

What will Indian politics look like post lockdown?

What will Indian politics look like post lockdown?

Rediff.com10 May 2020

'If the virulence of COVID-19 has muted the toxicity of the BJP's communalism, it will be an example of good coming out of the pandemic,' notes Amulya Ganguli.

Pak, SL name Champions probables

Pak, SL name Champions probables

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

The squads will be trimmed to 15 by the end of this month.

Ghatkopar blast: Appeal against 5

Ghatkopar blast: Appeal against 5

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

The Maharashtra government on Friday filed an appeal in the Bombay high court challenging the acquittal of the five accused in the Ghatkopar bomb blast case.

Pakistan want neutral umpires for England ODIs

Pakistan want neutral umpires for England ODIs

Rediff.com4 Jul 2005

PCB director of operations Saleem Altaf said he would ask the England and Wales Cricket Board for neutral umpires for the series.

Pakistan to tour Sri Lanka in March

Pakistan to tour Sri Lanka in March

Rediff.com26 Dec 2005

Pakistan will play two Tests and three ODIs next March and April.

Pakistan rule out six-day Tests against India

Pakistan rule out six-day Tests against India

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

India are scheduled to tour Pakistan from January 1 and play Tests in Lahore and Faisalabad, two venues where England have faced problems.

Top Jaish terrorist, chief Hizb recruiter, 2 others killed in Valley

Top Jaish terrorist, chief Hizb recruiter, 2 others killed in Valley

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Umer Khalid was a A++ category top ranking terrorist and carried a cash reward of nearly Rs 7 lakh.

Coming apart at the seam

Coming apart at the seam

Rediff.com10 Mar 2005

India to host Pakistan

India to host Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Apr 2006

Pakistan will play three Tests and seven ODIs when they come to India in 2007-08.

Kaneria's workload worries PCB

Kaneria's workload worries PCB

Rediff.com28 Jul 2005

The Pakistan leg-spinner has bowled 134 overs in two championship games for English county Essex.

PCB keen to save Shabbir's career

PCB keen to save Shabbir's career

Rediff.com17 Jul 2005

Pakistan Cricket Board will try to save sinking career of fast bowler Shabbir Ahmed by consulting Australian specialists

'We had two choices - mullahs or Musharraf'

'We had two choices - mullahs or Musharraf'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2004

We are liberals and democratic. We have against us the feudalists and the mullahs of Pakistan who have issued fatwas against us.

'India should trust Musharraf'

'India should trust Musharraf'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2004

'Without trust the negotiation process will fail again,' says MQM leader Altaf Hussain.

Malik to face inquiry

Malik to face inquiry

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

The PCB has set up a three-man inquiry committee to probe the conduct of Shoaib Malik for conceding a Twenty20 Cup match.

Inzy gets one-Test ban for dissent

Inzy gets one-Test ban for dissent

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

The Pakistan skipper was also fined 30 per cent of his match fees for excessive appealing on day 5 in the third Test against India.

Media gag on Pakistan players

Media gag on Pakistan players

Rediff.com7 Mar 2005

The Pakistan team management has advised its players to stay away from the Indian media and concentrate on the first Test, reports said.

Pak unhappy with travel arrangements

Pak unhappy with travel arrangements

Rediff.com2 Mar 2005

The players were forced to take turns to board a small plane out of New Delhi on Tuesday because Dharamsala only has a small airstrip.

2 missing Indian clerics in Pakistan traced, to return home on Monday

2 missing Indian clerics in Pakistan traced, to return home on Monday

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Pakistan's intelligence agency detained bothe the clericks for their alleged links with the Muttahida Qaumi Movement, official sources said on Saturday.

Geelani's son-in-law shot at

Geelani's son-in-law shot at

Rediff.com8 Nov 2004

India to tour Pakistan next January

India to tour Pakistan next January

Rediff.com7 May 2005

India's date of arrival in Pakistan hasn't been finalised yet but the bilateral series will finish on February 15.

Sami doubtful for West Indies tour

Sami doubtful for West Indies tour

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

The Pakistan fast bowler had surgery to remove a cyst in his right heel and has been advised rest.

Inzamam to lead for another year

Inzamam to lead for another year

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

The PCB also retained Saleem Altaf as manager of the team for next month's tour of the West Indies.

Stone thrown at Pakistan team bus

Stone thrown at Pakistan team bus

Rediff.com7 Apr 2005

The stone narrowly missed Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq who was sitting near the window.

Younis Khan set to miss second ODI

Younis Khan set to miss second ODI

Rediff.com4 Apr 2005

"Younis is a lot better, but he's not match fit. So it's unlikely that he'll be able to play," Saleem Altaf, manager of the Pakistan team said.

Curfew in parts of Srinagar after teen dies of pellet injuries

Curfew in parts of Srinagar after teen dies of pellet injuries

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

The teenager was injured in clashes between protesters and security forces in Harwan on Friday.

Remand for Akshardham accused

Remand for Akshardham accused

Rediff.com30 Aug 2003

They were produced in the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate S H Oza in Gandhinagar.

Bangladesh HC bans male doctors from examining rape victims

Bangladesh HC bans male doctors from examining rape victims

Rediff.com20 Apr 2014

Bangladesh's high court on Sunday banned male doctors from examining rape victims to save them from embarrassment. "You must ensure no male doctors take part in examining the victims of rape," a two-judge bench said summoning the director general of health services.

Two Lashkar militants arrested in Delhi

Two Lashkar militants arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Aug 2003

A Chinese pistol, a wireless set and some documents were recovered from the militants, who were identified as Altaf Hussain and Aftab Ahmed.

11 J&K militants upload photos on FB as Amarnath yatra gets underway

11 J&K militants upload photos on FB as Amarnath yatra gets underway

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

In an audacious move, 11 young Kashmiri militants donning army fatigues and holding firearms, posted their photographs on Facebook, forcing the security forces to sit up and take notice.

Women voters in Bihar are no longer a silent force

Women voters in Bihar are no longer a silent force

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

This was the first major election in the country amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Obviously, the women of Bihar were not intimidated by the pandemic and came out in large numbers to vote.